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me hace falta(
meh
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seh
fahl
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (I require)
a. I need
Me hace falta un martillo. ¿Dónde está la caja de herramientas?I need a hammer. Where's the toolbox?
2. (I feel the absence of) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
a. I miss
Me hace falta el fútbol. Jugaba mucho cuando era más joven.I miss soccer. I played a lot when I was younger.
b. I miss it
El club de teatro era muy divertido. Me hace falta.The drama club was so fun. I miss it.
c. I miss him (masculine)
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
Mi hermano se fue a la universidad. Me hace falta.My brother went away to college. I miss him.
d. I miss her (feminine)
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
Mi mejor amiga se mudó y me hace falta.My best friend moved away and I miss her.
3. (formal) (I feel your absence; singular) (Latin America)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
a. I miss you
Me hace falta, Sra. Collins. La nueva maestra es terrible.I miss you, Mrs. Collins. The new teacher is terrible.
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